Product Detail
The Cherry Audio Mercury-4 is an exquisite emulation of the 1970s' Roland Jupiter-4, one of the most unique and best-sounding polyphonic synthesizers. Based on a vintage Jupiter-4 owned by Greg Hawkes of The Cars, it recreates every nuanced detail of this classic. Unlike the original, the Mercury-4 offers 16-voice polyphony, infinite patch storage, velocity sensitivity, and MPE support. It also comes with a great model of the Space Echo tape delay. The Mercury-4 precisely replicates the Jupiter-4's analog oscillators, dual filters, and VCA section. The arpeggiator and unison modes are also faithfully recreated. With a Drift knob, you can add the right amount of vintage charm. The stereo BBD ensemble effect is beautifully modeled, and the 'Space Echo'-style tape echo with multiple reverb modes brings warm tonality and subtle speed variations. Packed with over 400 presets, including factory presets and those from Huston Singletary, it's a must - have for synth lovers. Features include an authentic oscillator, all filter characteristics, high - performance coding, and full MIDI control.
Using the Cherry Audio Mercury-4 is a breeze. First, power it on and select a preset from the over 400 available ones to get a quick start. If you want to customize, use the various knobs and controls. For example, the Drift knob can add a vintage touch to your sound. The arpeggiator section can create cool rhythmic patterns, just set the tempo sync to match your track. When it comes to the tape echo and reverb modes, play around with them to get the warm and organic sound you like. As for note, make sure your system meets the requirements to avoid low - performance issues. Keep the software updated to get the best experience. Maintenance is mainly about keeping your computer clean and virus - free, as the Mercury - 4 runs on your system. That way, you can keep enjoying the amazing sounds of this synth for a long time.
